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Jesper Svensson wins Singapore play-off for first DP World Tour victory

25th March 2024
he Swede matched the course record with a closing 63 at Laguna National Golf Resort Club to get to 17 under but extra holes were required as Aphibarnrat eagled the last in a 64. Both men made a birdie on the first trip up the last and then exchanged a pair of pars before Aphibarnrat went over the back and made a bogey, leaving Svensson two putts for a par and victory. Svensson may have turned professional nearly five years ago, winning on the Nordic Golf League in 2020, but his big breakthrough came last year with his victory at the B-NL Challenge Trophy on the European Challenge Tour. He also achieved three second-places as he finished fifth on the Road to Mallorca and continued to catch the eye, finishing second at the Investec South African Open Championship this season in just his sixth DP World Tour start. Another runner-up finish came at the Bahrain Championship presented by Bapco Energies but he has now gone one better to win the opening event of the DP World Tour’s Asian Swing. “It’s been a lot of good golf so it was nice to finally come out on top,” he said. “It’s very hard to win so it’s really nice. “It’s been a long journey. To win on my first season out here, I couldn’t have dreamt of it. It’s always been a dream to be a winner on the DP World Tour and to achieve it feels amazing. “Combined with Challenge Tour last year and the beginning of this season I’ve had five second-place spots in the last year. I really wanted to come out on top here. “There was a couple of times today I told Lucky, my caddie… on 14 we were thinking about laying up we both said ‘no, we’re not finishing second again’ and it was the best shot of the week.” Svensson began the day five shots off the lead but got off to a blistering start, making birdies on the first and second and adding an eagle on the par-five third. He put an approach to eight feet at the sixth and chipped in at the eighth and while he then went bogey-bogey, birdies at the 12th and 13th handed him a one-shot lead. A stunning second at the next left him with eight feet for birdie as he took a three-shot lead but he bogeyed the next to leave the door ajar, Aphibarnrat had birdied the third, fifth, seventh and eighth but his chances looked to be fading as he bogeyed the 12th. He took advantage of the par-five 14th, left himself six feet at the next and then holed a long putt at the 16th to share top spot. Svensson then hit a brilliant tee-shot into the 17th to edge ahead and a two-putt birdie at the par-five last saw him set the target at 17 under. But Aphibarnrat was not done and he put his second to 15 feet at the 18th, holing

Porsche Singapore Classic: Five things to know

20th March 2024
The start of the Asian Swing Following the International Swing, the Asian Swing kicks off in Singapore, before heading to New Delhi for the Hero Indian Open. A one-week break then follows, before the world’s best golfers descend on Augusta National Golf Club for the first Major of the year. The Tour then visits South Korea and Japan for the second editions of the Korea Championship and ISPS HANDA – CHAMPIONSHIP respectively, before a Swing Champion is crowned after the Volvo China Open, which is returning to the schedule for the first time since 2019. The second Major of the year, the subsequent U.S. PGA Championship, will immediately follow, but while points accrued in the Major Championships will count on the Race to Dubai Rankings, they will not count in the Swing Rankings. So what’s on offer? As with the other Swings, the Swing Champion will earn $200,000 from an overall $1million Bonus Pool. Swing Champions will also qualify for each of the ‘Back 9’ events, while they will also earn an exemption into the next Rolex Series event. In the case of the Asian Swing, this means an exemption into the Genesis Scottish Open. Strydom defends Ockie Strydom stormed to a second DP World Tour title in six starts in last year’s Singapore Classic after a spotless final-round nine under par 63 earned him a one-shot victory over Finland’s Sami Välimäki. The South African had entered the final day at Laguna National Golf Resort Club four shots behind overnight leaders Jeunghun Wang and Alejandro del Rey but surged to the top of the leaderboard with the low round of the week. Despite first Del Rey and then Välimäki holding three-shot leads at different times on Sunday, Strydom finished with four birdies in his closing six holes, including a brilliant up-and-down at the last to clinch the title. Although he was unable to kick-on from that success, at a point making just one cut in 15 events on the DP World Tour last season, the 38-year-old returns to Singapore with a string of decent results to his name on the DP World Tour in 2024. A tied fourth finish in Bahrain was followed by a tie for 16th in Qatar and a tie for 31st back in South Africa at the SDC Championship. While his most recent result was a missed cut in the International Swing-ending Jonsson Workwear Open, a week off to regroup will have helped as he returns with favourable memories. Subtle changes to Singapore’s replica of the 17th at TPC Sawgrass One of the most interesting facts about Laguna National, is that its 17th green is a replica of the iconic 17th at TPC Sawgrass, where The PLAYERS was contested last week. The key difference is that it is a slightly longer hole in length than it’s American lookalike, playing between 180-200 yards rather than the roughly 130 yards at Sawgrass. In preparation for this year’s tournament, some subtle changes were made in order to give the option

La Hacienda Links unveils Heathland course upgrade to launch golf season

11th March 2024
Fresh from undertaking a full renovation of its Links course – named ‘Best Golf Course in Spain’ at the 2023 World Golf Awards – the acclaimed resort in Andalucia has unveiled a series of improvements to its second 18-hole championship layout as the countdown continues to the opening a new Fairmont hotel. As well as carrying out redesign work to enhance the original design by Dave Thomas, with the 13th hole now playing as a par-four and the 18th converted to a par-five with a repositioned new tee, other upgrades include the levelling of the first and 11th fairways to improve the playability of the Heathland course and significant landscaping work taking place from holes two to five and the tenth, 17th and 18th with the planting of mastic trees. In addition, the greenkeeping team at La Hacienda has installed solar panels on the eighth hole, cleaned and refurbished the lakes and bridges on the eighth and ninth holes, and reseeded a number of fairways with grasses that are more sustainable and better suited to the region’s climate. Javier Jimenez Casquet, director general at La Hacienda Links Golf Resort, said: “Having undertaken a major recent renovation of the Links course, it was very important that we made improvements to the Heathland course to bring it up to the standard of the other facilities at the resort. “Some of the changes that we have made were much needed, including moving the tee back on the 18th hole to create a challenging par-five that matches the quality of the rest of the course. Using the best sustainable practices, we now have two outstanding courses that complement each other perfectly, and this is the ideal way to launch an exciting year for the resort as we build towards the opening of our new Fairmont hotel.” The upgrade of the Heathland course is the latest in a series of major investments that La Hacienda Links Golf Resort has made in an ongoing redevelopment project that has seen the venue establish itself as one of the rising stars of European golf. Located in the Cadiz municipality of San Roque close to Sotogrande, the resort’s Links course runs along the beachfront with spectacular views of the Mediterranean, Gibraltar and Africa, and has been one of the biggest course renovation projects to be undertaken in Europe in recent years. As part of the major transformation project to reconfigure and redesign the layout, American architect Kurtis Bowman was appointed to improve the hole layouts, conditioning, scenery and sustainability outcomes. Work undertaken included the remodelling of all tees, greens complexes and bunkers, and the redesign of several holes. In addition La Hacienda has undertaken a series of other upgrades to its golf and leisure amenities including the renovation of its clubhouse, the launch of a new website and the opening of a new halfway house for players on the Links course, while the resort is preparing to launch a new Fairmont hotel and villas in the near future –

Constance Culinary Festival 2024

7th March 2024
This highly anticipated event will once again bring together talented chefs, dedicated hoteliers, and renowned culinary personalities to offer an unforgettable experience to gastronomy enthusiasts. Since its inception, Constance Festival Culnaire has set standards of culinary excellence, and this new edition will be no exception. Festival-goers will have the chance to delight in dishes prepared by renowned chefs who will showcase their ingenuity to create unique and bold dishes. Local influences will blend with international culinary techniques, offering a gastronomic experience rich in flavours and discoveries. This new edition will also feature a significant innovation with the collaboration of Régis Marcon, the famous French chef with three Michelin stars. With forty years of experience at the helm of the illustrious Maison Marcon in Saint-Bonnet-Le-Froid, Régis Marcon, accompanied by his son Jacques, has made their restaurant an iconic culinary destination. Their passion for their profession, their love for their terroir, and fine products have contributed to the success and renown of their cuisine. Driven by his dedication to sharing culinary expertise, Régis Marcon has actively mentored chefs across various skill levels and authored the acclaimed book ‘Défi Gourmand’ from the Bocuse d’Or Academy, focusing on the intricacies of competition cooking. Given his commitment to culinary education and collaboration, it was a seamless fit for him to join forces with the Constance Festival Culinaire, renowned for fostering the talents of Michelin-starred chefs and nurturing the skills of Constance’s culinary team. “Constance Festival Culinaire has become an essential event for lovers of Mauritius and for professionals in the culinary and pastry arts for many years. I am very honoured to chair this event with my friend Pierre Hermé. We will have a special thought for Chef Serge Vieira and his family, who loved this land and its atmosphere so much. We want to perpetuate his spirit of transmission, and I am excited to work with the Constance teams in this friendly and creative atmosphere,” commented Régis Marcon. The festival continues its collaboration with the renowned pastry chef Pierre Hermé since 2016. Globally recognised for his exceptional talent and creativity, he presides over the festival’s pastry competition and brings a sweet and refined touch to the event. It is worth noting that the primary purpose of Constance Festival Culiniare is transmission and sharing. These are manifested through various competitions where Constance Hotels & Resorts’ chefs team up with Michelin-starred chefs. The festival also offers various culinary workshops and other activities, all led and judged by juries composed of exceptional personalities from the gastronomy and sommelier world. Finally, Constance Hotels & Resorts is delighted to once again count on the participation of the prestigious Champagne house Deutz. Since the first editions of the festival in 2006, Deutz has been an unwavering partner. The reputation of this brand, highly appreciated for its exceptional expertise and the quality of its cuvées, speaks for itself. Deutz brings an unparalleled touch of elegance to the exceptional moments of Constance Festival Culinaire. Jean-Jacques Vallet, CEO of Constance Hotels & Resorts,

Open Events at London Golf Club in 2024

5th March 2024
For full details and to enter please contact the tournament coordinator on events@londongolf.co.uk. The next event in the schedule is: Winter Open 📆 Sunday 17th March 2024 🏌️‍♂️ 4-Ball Scramble ⛳ International Course Includes a full English breakfast with tea and coffee upon arrival, 18 holes of golf on the International course, and a two-course meal after golf with prize presentation. Upcoming events: Spring Open Date: Sunday 28th April 2024 Format: 4-Ball Scramble Course: International course Summer Open Date: Tuesday 18th June 2024 Format: 4-Ball Scramble Course: International course PGA Summer Pro-Am 2024 Date: Monday 29 July 2024 Format: PGA Stableford Course: Heritage Course Junior Open Date: Tuesday 27th August 2024 Format: Stableford Course: International Course Autumn Open Date: Tuesday 15th October 2024 Format: 4-Ball Scramble Course: International Course Festive Open Date: Sunday 8th December 2024 Format: 4-Ball Scramble Course: International Course

Monthly Blog – February

27th February 2024
Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort in France will be celebrating their 20th anniversary, marking the occasion with several events across the year. There’ll be a Pro-Am plus gala dinner in April followed by an exclusive members-only event in June just to name a few. The venue located in Provence is a five-star resort, with a stunning hotel, luxury spa, Championship golf courses, real estate opportunities and many food and beverage options, including the Michelin star restaurant Le Faventia. To keep up to date with all the latest special offers Terre Blanche are launching for their 20th year, click here. Camiral Golf & Wellness, formerly known as PGA Catalunya, will be celebrating 25 years in 2024, one that cements their position within Europe’s top resorts. Again, a series of events will take place to commemorate the occasion, highlighting their spectacular two 18-hole courses, wellness centre and gastronomic options – Camiral Golf & Wellness should be on everyone’s golfing bucket list. Boasting a rich tournament history, most recently the Catalunya Championship in 2022, you can follow in the footsteps of the pros and enjoy this sensational resort with a range of offers available – click here. Next on the list to celebrate their 25-year anniversary is Diamond Country Club in Austria. Since opening in August 1999, the venue has hosted 11 DP World Tour events and developed into Austria’s premier golf resort. In the last few years, Diamond Country Club has invested significantly into their culinary offerings, with their Clubhouse serving traditional Austrian cuisine and the Boathouse has established itself as a regional fine-dining restaurant. In addition to their Championship course and broad culinary offering, there are two further resort courses and a boutique hotel, all operating in perfect harmony and enabling them to attract golfers from around Europe. There are many celebrations planned with members, employees, associates and regular guests across the year to showcase the rich history Diamond Country Club have. The final venue celebrating a milestone in 2024 is London Golf Club in England, where it has been 30 years since Jack Nicklaus, the Heritage course designer, opened the course in a charity skins match against Seve Ballesteros. London Golf Club has evolved in every aspect since 1994 with a strong emphasis on growing their membership and casual golfer offerings, with ambitious expansion plans for both hotel and real estate for the future. With a host of events taking place this year, London Golf Club certainly know how to celebrate. You can find out what’s going on over the course of the year in their latest edition of the London Magazine here.

Impressive Catalan Villa for Sale Designed by Lagula Arquitectes at Camiral Golf & Wellness

23rd February 2024
Designed by award-winning Lagula Architects in 2022, the home has been designed around a central courtyard, which is created to give the feeling of living in a forest amidst a canopy of trees. To truly open itself up to the surrounding views, Selva 25 has an open-plan patio. The 3-bedroom and 3-bathroom property has a unique ovoid shape and takes inspiration from the sun in a bid to frame the surrounding landscape perfectly. La Selva project pays tribute to the surrounding landscape, with each distinct villa constructed to reflect its local topography. Lagula Arquitectes notes that Selva 25 was “an exciting challenge” and they “found harmony between the circular shape of the building and the floor plan to create something that felt cohesive for its owner.” Spread across three levels, the ground floor is home to central areas; the living spaces and kitchen, the upper floor houses the bedrooms, and the basement provides a sanctuary to create a multi-purpose space dependent on the owner’s needs.” Selva 25 embodies the essence of a home: a cozy ambiance, a seamless layout, and yet, there’s an unmistakable, truly remarkable quality about this property. It is also fused together with a central bespoke staircase which connects all the different areas of the house. Just one hour from Barcelona, and situated within over 1,300 acres of pristine, landscaped hills and Mediterranean forest, the resort is within easy reach of two international airports as well as the wild Costa Brava – with extensive leisure activities available at 5-star Hotel Camiral nearby. The resort is home to two world-class golf courses – recently ranked the best golf course in Spain, tennis courts, walking trails, as well as a 1,000m² Wellness Centre: a modern, results-driven sanctuary combining holistic treatments with state-of-the-art technology to garner results catering to personal needs. Since its venture into Real Estate in 2010, Camiral Golf & Wellness has embraced low-density, sustainable and biophilic design throughout its contemporary properties, incorporating principles of wellbeing to equip residents with a sense of ecological belonging and natural immersion. More broadly, the resort is recognised for its commitment to its surrounding environment, featuring an organic garden, 12-acre vineyard and 18 beehives hosting a million endangered honeybees, from which it produces around 50kg of honey each year. In-house biologist Oriol Dalmau oversees the parkland while leading a variety of educational, nature-based programmes and activities on-site. Recent investments include a renovation of all central air conditioning units in the 5-star hotel and Wellness Centre reducing energy consumption by 50%, the installation of a 900 square-metre photovoltaic power station reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 51 tonnes per year and the golf courses irrigation using 100% recycled water. For more property information on La Selva, please click here.

Costa Navarino awarded International sustainable golf distinction

23rd February 2024
The certification is overseen and managed by the international GEO Sustainable Golf Foundation.  Certification Manager Carole Kerrey commented: “Sustainability is a clear priority for Costa Navarino with evidence across planning and operations at the Bay and Dunes courses; not only satisfying the certification criteria but also going beyond with some innovative projects.  We look forward to seeing more to come.” David Ashington, General Manager at Costa Navarino Golf, said: “We are delighted to achieve GEO Certified® status for The Dunes Course and The Bay Course. This international certification acknowledges our long-standing commitment to sustainable golf development. Since the launch of Costa Navarino – and even before, during construction – several  ground-breaking initiatives were introduced, to ensure sustainable performance across the golf courses and the destination. We work hard to continue improving these practices and to ensure that all our golfers and guests can enjoy the best possible experience in these spectacular natural surroundings.” Costa Navarino is the first multiple-course destination in the Eastern Mediterranean to achieve this international distinction. Some sustainability highlights from Costa Navarino’s Bay and Dunes golf facilities include: Sophisticated water management: Several years before the courses were launched, extensive studies for the availability of water resources in the region, formed the basis for a sustainable water management system. Water reservoirs were specifically designed and constructed, fully integrated into the surrounding landscape, and filled by less than one per cent of the excess run-off from local rivers. This water, together with highly treated recycled water is more than enough to cover the irrigation needs Additionally, a series of water-saving measures are constantly applied, based on best available practices that focus on consumption monitoring (e.g. leak control, improved efficiency). The total irrigated grassed area on the Bay and Dunes courses has been reduced by five per cent and ten per cent respectively during 2023, by using native plants and recycled olive tree wood branches. Extensive work is still being carried out in 2024 to further reduce the total irrigated grass areas on both golf courses. Climate action: Since 2009, Costa Navarino has joined forces with Stockholm University and the Academy of Athens to establish the Navarino Environmental Observatory (NEO), which has been at the forefront of research and education about climate change and the environment in the Eastern Mediterranean region for the past 15 years. The biggest olive tree-transplanting programme in Europe: More than 7,000 trees are replanted so far across all areas at Costa Navarino. The Bay Clubhouse is one of the first earth-sheltered clubhouses, ensuring it harmoniously blends into the natural landscape, with a total of 27,500 plants and trees both around the clubhouse and on its rooftop. An on-going, extensive recycling program for paper, plastics, glass, used oil, batteries and organic waste. Positive wider economic impact in Messinia, through contribution with 11 per cent to the region’s GDP over the years (2006-2022), while generating another 80 distinct services in the wider area. Environmental protection remains a key focus for Costa Navarino which was chosen as “Best
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